Dash (rapper)

Da$H
Birth name Darien Dash
Born (1992-07-21) July 21, 1992
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active 2010–present
Labels
  • DD172
  • BluRoc Records
  • H'z Global
Associated acts

Darien Dash (born July 21, 1992), better known by his stage name Dash (stylized as Da$H), is an American rapper from Hackensack, New Jersey. Apart from his solo career, Dash is a member of The H'z, alongside longtime friend and frequent collaborator RetcH. He frequently works with record producer Mordecai Beats, with whom he released the mixtape La Cienega, in 2012. Dash has also collaborated with several prominent rappers, including Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples and Mac Miller.

Musical career

2010–12: Career beginnings

Dash began rapping around the age of 16 and subsequently uploaded music on MySpace. Dash first gained major recognition in August 2012, when he appeared on three tracks from East Coast hip hop ASAP Mob's debut mixtape, Lord$ Never Worry. Also in 2012, Dash formed the hip hop duo The Heirs (or The H'z for short), which stands for High Everyday Ignoring Rules, with fellow New Jersey-based rapper RetcH.

2013–2014: V.I.C.E.S.

In 2013, Dash released his sixth solo mixtape V.I.C.E.S. (which stands for Very Ignorant Content Exposing Success), to moderate success.[1][2] The mixtape features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Vince Staples, as well as ASAP Mob members ASAP Nast and ASAP Ferg, among others. The production was handled by Larry Fisherman, Randomblackdude, Thelonious Martin and more. Dash followed up with the release of a two-track extended play (EP) titled, That Time We Smoked Dust (2014), in collaboration with RetcH.[3]

In 2014, in an interview with New York music magazine The Fader, former Odd Future member Earl Sweatshirt said that Dash was staying at his apartment in Los Angeles, and that they were working on music together.[4] Earl had previously produced the track "Whalé" [5] from V.I.C.E.S, as well as appearing with him on Mac Miller's track, "New Faces V2".

2015: SkrewFace & 17 More Minutes

In 2015, Da$h released both a short EP, "SkrewFace," as well as a subsequent mixtape, "17 More Minutes." Music videos were released on Da$h's YouTube page for the tracks "RicHie K II, "Hello," and "Seymour," along with a short video series, "DEADMANWALKIN," a documentary-style installation following his experiences on the "Live Now x Die Later" tour.

Artistry

Influences

Growing up Dash's musical influences were New York City-based rappers Mobb Deep, Method Man, Beanie Sigel and AZ.[6]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Album details
Double A-Side Vol. 1
Double A-Side Vol. 2
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Double A-Side Vol. 3
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
That Time We Smoked Dust
(with RetcH)
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Album details
The Script to My Instrumental
Dreamcatcher
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Living What I'm Throwin' Up
  • Released: 2011[7]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Chron Burgundy
  • Released: 2011[8]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
The Caveman Files
  • Released: 2011[9]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
La Cienega
(with RetcH)
  • Released: 2012[10]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
V.I.C.E.S.
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
SKREWFACE
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
17 More Minutes
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

As featured artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
US R&B
US Rap
"Reform School"
(Boldy James featuring Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis and Dash)
2014 My 1st Chemistry Set
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Firm Shit"[11] 2010 Tenile, Sir Michael Rocks, Boldy James 10illematic/10FDOOM
"Skyscrapers"[12] Trademark Da Skydiver, Curren$y, Young Roddy Super Villian Issue #3: Reign Supreme
"Necessities"[12] Trademark da Skydiver
"High Score" 2011 Ski Beatz 24 Hour Karate School II
"What A Life" McKenzie Eddy, GLC Young Platinum
"Cold Pimpin" 2012 RetcH 4LaRaza
"Full Metal Jacket" ASAP Rocky, ASAP Twelvyy, ASAP Ant, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Nast Lord$ Never Worry
"Dope, Money, Hoes" none
"Jay Reed" ASAP Twelvyy
"Turn Up" Joey Fatts, A$ton Matthews Chipper Jones
"Very Legendary" A$ton Matthews, RetcH Versace Ragz
"Newport Music" RetcH, $ha Hef Delinquents & Degenerates
"The Wave Matthews Band"[13] Joey Fatts, A$AP Yams Chipper Jones Vol. 2
"Venus Moonshine" 2013 Jay Complex Underdog II: Labour Of Love
"Money Team" Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA Showtime
"Four 12's" Chuck Inglish, RetcH Droptops
"Sleep" Vince Staples, Larry Fisherman, Ab-Soul Stolen Youth
"In a Minute"[14] Sir Michael Rocks, Ab-Soul While You Wait...
"Blue Fin Tuna" RetcH Polo Sporting Goods
"Trance"[6] A$AP Ant The Big Payback Vol. 1
"The Jesuits" Delusional Thomas Delusional Thomas
"Keep A Bitch Broke" 100s, Joey Fatts, A$ton Matthews N/A
"New Faces v2" 2014 Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt Faces
"Amen" Mac Miller, Ab-Soul, Vince Staples, Retch N/A
"Grown Ups" 2015 Earl Sweatshirt I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside
"Suicide" A$AP Ant, Zombie Juice N/A

References

  1. Dharmic X. "Mixtape: Da$H "V.I.C.E.S."". Complex. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. "Da$H - V.I.C.E.S". DatPiff. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  3. "Da$h & Retch – The Time We Smoked Dust EP". Xclusives Zone. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  4. http://www.thefader.com/2014/05/14/at-home-with-earl-sweatshirt/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Da$h – Whalé Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  6. 1 2 "HEIR GANG". Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  7. "Only the BEST Mixtapes Here FIRST & Free!". mixtapewire.com. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  8. "Da$H - Chron Burgundy". DatPiff. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  9. "Da$h - The Caveman Files mixtape". SoulCulture. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  10. "Da$h & Retch - La Cienega". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  11. "10illemaic/10FDOOM by Tenile (Mixtape): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Retrieved 2015-01-27.
  12. 1 2 "Super Villian Issue #3: Reign Supreme by Trademark da Skydiver (Mixtape): Review, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Retrieved 2015-01-27.
  13. "A$AP Mob » New Music: Joey Fatts – The Wave Matthews Band ft. Da$h & A$AP Yams". asapmob.com. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  14. "Sir Michael Rocks - While You Wait...". DatPiff. Retrieved 7 July 2015.

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